Axon Enterprise Inc. (AXON)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 376,224 298,311 290,683 262,306 174,227 146,131 98,865 137,407 147,139 104,456 140,849 42,770 -60,018 -20,676 -70,073 -53,715 -1,724 -39,937 -32,960 -1,463
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,327,660 2,099,840 1,928,840 1,818,020 1,612,030 1,521,120 1,445,000 1,403,000 1,268,490 1,231,310 1,193,650 1,124,790 1,047,850 1,113,900 1,097,700 1,010,900 976,255 895,153 869,813 559,590
ROE 16.16% 14.21% 15.07% 14.43% 10.81% 9.61% 6.84% 9.79% 11.60% 8.48% 11.80% 3.80% -5.73% -1.86% -6.38% -5.31% -0.18% -4.46% -3.79% -0.26%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $376,224K ÷ $2,327,660K
= 16.16%

Axon Enterprise Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) has shown a fluctuating trend over the past few years. The ROE was negative in the initial quarters of 2020 and improved slightly by the end of the year. The negative ROE during this period indicates that the company was generating minimal profits relative to its shareholders' equity.

However, starting from the first quarter of 2022, the ROE turned positive and demonstrated a steady growth trend throughout 2022 and into 2024. The increasing trend indicates that the company was efficiently utilizing its equity to generate profit for its shareholders.

The ROE reached its peak in the fourth quarter of 2024 at 16.16%, reflecting a substantial return on equity for the company. This improvement suggests that Axon Enterprise Inc. became more profitable and efficient in generating returns for its equity holders.

Overall, the positive trend in ROE from 2022 to 2024 indicates an enhancement in the company's profitability and efficiency in utilizing its shareholders' equity to generate earnings.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Axon Enterprise Inc.
AXON
16.16%
National Presto Industries Inc
NPK
15.13%
Sturm Ruger & Company Inc
RGR
9.56%

See also:

Axon Enterprise Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) (Quarterly Data)